Cambridge English for Business Preliminary Vocabulary Selection

Author: Feng Weizhe / Chen Baoying (editors)
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Publish Date: 2008-04-01
Features:
- Rigorous word selection: Entries sourced from BEC exam questions;
- Practical definitions: Definitions derived from business contexts;
- Innovative format: Words categorized into "Business Phrases" and "Related Expressions" based on functionality;
- Broad applicability: Entries cover terminology from multiple industries, including advertising, banking, business, industry, law, etc. Different writing styles often require different vocabulary. Over time, certain words in English have developed distinct stylistic connotations. Business writing, commonly known as Business English, emerged alongside the development of commodity production and trade. It emphasizes logical clarity and organization, precise and rigorous thinking, and strict structure. Therefore, mastering relevant business English vocabulary is particularly important for professionals engaged in international business activities.
This book is compiled based on the latest revised Cambridge Business English exam syllabus, featuring updated vocabulary and expressions, with definitions carefully selected for different business contexts. The entries cover terminology from various industries such as advertising, banking, business, industry, law, and more, accompanied by numerous situational sentence patterns suitable for business English exams.
It serves not only as a preparation tool for the BEC exam but also as a valuable resource for business professionals to grasp business terminology and knowledge. To meet the demands of the advanced exam for business English vocabulary, each entry is comprehensively and systematically explained through three sections: "Business English," "Related Vocabulary," and "Example Sentences." Moreover, each definition is tailored for use in business contexts and scenarios, distinguishing it from general-purpose vocabulary books.